Irish Jigsaw Puzzle ST. PATRICK by Rachel Arbuckle Project Kells New NIB Sealed
Project Kells 1000 Piece Deluxe Puzzle of Rachel Arbuckle’s ST. PATRICK. Please see below for extra information on Project Kells, Rachel Arbuckle and St. Patrick. Released by Tailen Games in 2005. Made in Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland. The image is from a work of art by Rachel Arbuckle. This is a rare, hard to find, retired jigsaw, new, sealed and in MINT condition. Please see all photos for condition and details, and the last photo shows my other Project Kells games and puzzles listed for sale.
Publisher: Tailten Games
Country of Origin: Ireland
Year: Manufactured in 2005
Language: English
Age: Warning, not suitable for children under 36 months.
Packaging Design: Rachel Arbuckle
Completed Puzzle Size: 19 ¾” x 26 ¼”
Box size: 9 ¼” x 9 ¼” x 1 ¾”
Condition: Brand new and factory sealed. Please see all photos for condition and details.
Charity: 10% of your purchase goes to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Dallas.
Combined and reduced shipping available for multiple purchases. When paid upfront, I refund the savings after postage is printed. If preferred, an invoice can be requested with ship total before payment. Free local pick up available in Dallas, Texas.
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Project Kells: Inspired by the Book of Kells and its mesmerizing patterns women amongst the vellum pages, Project Kells evolved. This is a unique collection of games and puzzles steeped in the ancient legends of Ireland’s Celtic heritage and royal past.
Rachel Arbuckle: Dublin born artist Rachel Arbuckle graduated from Dublin’s National College of Art and Design in 1990. She has always been fascinated by our Celtic heritage. Inspiration found in the intricate knotwork adorning the ancient manuscripts, stone and metalwork, coupled with Rachel’s love of a good story, have combined to produce some of the most popular images in contemporary Irish Celtic art. Her colours, although modern, emulate the softness of the natural pigments used by the Celts and a discerning eye will recognize shades of both Tuscany, where Rachel currently lives, and the Beara Peninsula, where she thrives on the rugged West Coast of Ireland. Today her work is available worldwide, bringing a taste of Ireland to the four corners of the earth.
St. Patrick: Patrick, who became the patron saint of Ireland, was born into a Roman ruling family in 390 AD Britain. At the age of 14 he was enslaved by a gang of Irish raiders and spent the next 6 years as a shepherd on a mountain top in County Armagh. A vision of ships persuaded him to escape. He later studied for the priesthood, was made a bishop, and returned to Ireland as a missionary in 432 AD. Many Celtic kings were converted with all of their people. Many legends are told of that time; he banished all snakes (a symbol of evil) from Ireland. The painting uses many other symbols: the shamrock (the Trinity), the harp, peacocks, and angels (a calling from God). The conversion of Ireland to Christianity by St. Patrick did not destroy the original culture or cause a single martyrdom, a situation unknown in the rest of Europe.